And the victory was sealed with 90+6 on the clock, Bradshaw tapping in a cross from Martin on a counter-attack.

Team

Liverpool U18s: Bernard, Conde (Hickman, 67), Ayman, Esdaille, Clarke, Murray-Holme (Farkas, 67), Bradshaw, Upton, Inglethorpe, Sonni-Lambie, Lee Forrester (Martin, 77).

Unused subs: M. Wright, Huth.

Next up

Liverpool are on the road for the first time in the new year next Saturday, heading to Newcastle United for an 11am GMT clash in the league.